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Psyc-Study Guide 16
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which child is most likely to receive treatment for her or his psychological challenge? | Stavros, who suffers from ADHD |
| In Medieval times, what would be the most likely form of treatment for someone suffering the symptoms of a psychological illness? | exorcism |
| Which institutional setting replaced asylums in caring for the mentally ill? | psychiatric hospitals |
| In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla’s therapist works to change her distorted ways of thinking and self-defeating actions by helping her learn to identify such behaviors. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? | cognitive-behavioral therapy |
| Harlow is eight years old. She sees Dr. Gardener every Friday at 11:00 a.m. Their sessions involve Dr. Gardener watching Harlow interact with stuffed animals and other toys. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? | play therapy |
| Kaz wants to stop biting his nails, so he rubs a strong bitter paste under his nails to make his nails taste bad. What technique is Kaz using to stop biting his nails? | aversive conditioning |
| On the advice of her therapist, Thora decides to treat her fear of heights by exposing herself to heights using a hierarchy of stimuli related to her phobia. Which form of therapy is she using? | systematic desensitization |
| Patients at Manderly Psychiatric Center are rewarded with chips when they engage in positive behaviors such as socializing with other patients. They can later exchange the chips for privileges, like extra TV time. This is an example of ________. | a token economy |
| Jarl makes several minor mistakes during his conversational French class. Instead of thinking, “everyone makes mistakes sometimes,” he thinks, “I am so stupid.” What kind of cognitive distortion is this? | overgeneralization |
| Dr. Duncan is a therapist who works with men accused of domestic violence. Although it is difficult, she does her best to be non-judgmental during therapy sessions. Which aspect of client-centered therapy is this? | unconditional positive regard |
| Which of the following is a drug that can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | Adderall |
| Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________. | severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy |
| Dr. Xavier encourages his client to relax and say whatever comes to mind at the moment. Dr. Xavier is using ________ to treat his client. | free association |
| Which principle underlies cognitive therapy? | How you think determines how you feel. |
| Antipsychotic drugs, such as Haldol, are used to treat all of the following except ________. | manic episodes |
| Anti-anxiety agents work by ________. | depressing central nervous system activity |
| Which of the following choices is an emphasis of humanistic approaches to psychotherapy? | the client’s present and future |
| What principle underlies cognitive-behavioral therapy? | thoughts affect actions |
| How is behavior therapy different than psychoanalysis? | In behavior therapy, a therapist employs principles of learning to help clients change |
| How long does traditional psychoanalysis typically take? | years |
| What kind of family therapy involves the therapist guiding the therapy session and developing treatment plans for each family member’s specific problem? | strategic |
| During the therapist’s first meeting with the client, called ________, the therapist gathers specific information to address the client’s immediate needs. | intake |
| The amount of time a client spends in psychotherapy is determined by the client’s needs as well as his or her ________. | personal goals |
| A particular benefit of ________ therapy is the possibility of decreasing a client’s sense of shame and isolation about the problem they face, while also letting them offer support to others. | group |
| Which term refers to the fact that the therapist cannot disclose private communications to any third party unless mandated or permitted by law to do so? | confidentiality |
| Addiction is often viewed as a(n) ________ disease that can rewire the sufferer’s brain. | chronic |
| About _______ percent of those who seek treatment for a substance use problem tend to relapse and return to using drugs or alcohol after a period of abstinence. | 40 to 60 |
| Of the following substances or substance groups, which is the only one where illicit use patterns are higher in those between 12 and 17 years old than those who are 18 to 25 years of age? | inhalants |
| Research finds that when receiving treatment for a substance use problem, the treatment has to last for at least ________ month(s) before a positive outcome is likely to be achieved. | 3 |
| Roscoe suffers from cocaine use disorder as well as bipolar disorder. The fact that he has two psychiatric diagnoses at once would make his a ________ situation. | comorbid |
| Cultural competence is a therapist’s understanding of, and attention to, ________. | race, culture, and ethnicity in providing treatment |
| In a study of several thousand women, it was found that rates of bulimia nervosa was more prevalent among _________ women when compared to non-Hispanic whites. | Hispanic and African American |
| Among older Korean Americans, approximately 14% polled felt that having a mentally ill family member would | bring shame to the family. |
| In the African American community, what has been found to play a significant role as an alternate source of support to mental health services? | the church |
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